The Lagos State Police Command revealed today, November 21, 2023, that they are still awaiting the autopsy report for the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, despite the examination being conducted two months ago. This marks the two-month anniversary since Mohbad's body was exhumed for an autopsy to determine the cause of his death.
Mohbad's demise on September 12 triggered widespread controversies, prompting the police to form an investigative team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the singer's death. In September, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the completion of the autopsy, stating that the results were awaited.
In October, Commissioner of Police Idowu Owohunwa identified prime suspects in Mohbad's death, revealing that the singer had experienced adverse reactions, including vomiting and goosebumps, after being injected three times by a nurse named Feyisayo Ogedemgbe.
Following the arrest and subsequent charging of some suspects linked to the case, the state police command released Naira Marley and Sam Larry on bail last Friday. Both artists had been detained as part of the investigation after videos depicting assaults against Mohbad surfaced online.
Responding to inquiries about the release of Mohbad's autopsy report on Monday, Hundeyin clarified that the command had not received the official report. He emphasized the importance of official confirmation, stating, "We don’t work with rumors; we work with facts."
On Saturday, Nigerian artist Bella Shmurda took to his X account to appeal to the police for the prompt release of Mohbad's remains. Expressing concern over the prolonged delay in the release of the body, Bella urged the police to expedite the process, allowing for a dignified funeral arrangement. He also requested timely disclosure of the autopsy results.
In response to the ongoing situation, Hundeyin clarified that only the family's lawyer could formally request the release of the autopsy result from the pathologists, or it would be independently provided to the police when ready.
